A widely respected postwar British-Italian jewelry designer, Andrew Grima is often regarded as the father of modern jewelry. Grima was entirely self-taught and unafraid to take bold risks. His pioneering designs of the 1960s — set with amethysts, emeralds and other vibrantly colored stones — included cocktail rings, pendant necklaces and clip-on earrings in sculptural and eye-catching styles that sharply contrasted with the adornments of the era.
Grima was born in Rome in 1921, but he grew up in London. Though he came from an artistic family, he initially studied mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham and served in the Royal Engineers during World War II. Upon returning from the war, in 1946, Grima joined his father-in-law's London jewelry business. He started as an accountant but quickly began experimenting with jewelry design.
By the mid-1960s, Grima's innovative techniques and abstract designs had catapulted him to fame, and his creations were in high demand. He opened his own exclusive gallery in London's West End, which featured an opulent spiral staircase. Candy-colored gems had captivated magazine editors and jewelry lovers everywhere, and Grima's prestigious clientele included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, artist Barbara Hepworth and the British Royal family. In the 1970s, Grima also expanded into watchmaking, creating the "About Time" collection for Omega and a line of gold watches for Pulsar.
Grima received numerous awards over his career for his contributions to jewelry design. He was the winner of the De Beers Diamonds International Award a record number of 11 times and he was the only jeweler to win the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design. Today, his high-profile collectors include the likes of Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs, and his work is held in the collections of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Grima passed away in 2007, but his wife and his daughter carried on his legacy. Every year, they enlist a team of specially selected goldsmiths to produce a small collection of original jewelry in his unique style.
Today's designers and collectors recognize the importance of Grima's work and its impact on the jewelry industry. In 2018, New York jewelry dealer Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos featured Grima's groundbreaking designs in her "London Originals: The Jeweler’s Art in Radical Times" exhibit.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Andrew Grima rings, brooches and earrings.
Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Andrew Grima
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural gems-set brooch designed by Andrew Grima. This is a fabulous brooch created in London by the acclaimed designer-goldsmith Andrew Grima, back in the 1963. The extremely ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin-finished gold bars which interconnect, centring on an octagonal citrine and accented with baguette cut diamonds. The three dimensional pin is typical of the work by Grima in the 1960s and is reminiscent of some of the famed pieces he made for royalty and high society. The pin is hallmarked for Haller Jewellery Company...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vase Diamonds Coral Onyx Emeralds Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic Vase brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold mounted with diamonds, coral,emeralds,onyx,sapphires and citrine. Vase total weight 56.30 grams Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Em...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch Dama cammeo pin that can be used as a pendant too totally handmade in italy
18k Gold
Vintage Brooch Citrine Diamonds 18 K white Gold ca 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful and elegant Vintage brooch, created during the post war period, circa 1950. This stunning one of a kind rare brooch has been crafted in solid 18 K white Gold with high poli...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.7 in L 0.95 in
FRENCH 18kt Gold Antique Turtle Brooch with Demantoides and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A captivating piece of Belle Époque artistry, this delicate antique French turtle brooch is expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and adorned with 21 old-cut demantoid totaling approx...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold turquoise Pin
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamonds & Rubies Dog Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This charming dog brooch is expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a whimsical design brought to life with pavé-set natural rose cut diamonds (approximately 0.30 carats) an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A 1980's stylized flower brooch/pendant in 18 K gold. The brooch is set with Emeralds weighing 1.23 ct and brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.42 ct. Every woman will be mesmirezed w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.5 in W 1.25 in L 2 in
Scorpion Brooch Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Emerald
Located in Austin, TX
This whimsical scorpion brooch created in Italy of 18k yellow gold with multicolored enamel, pave diamonds and emerald eyes is full of character and ch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Lion Brooch
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
Give your officewear a roaring style update with this H. Stern Lion Brooch. Cast in solid 18K yellow gold, this intricately designed lion figure features a textured face and body com...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 18KT Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant vintage leaf brooch by Boucheron, Paris, crafted in solid 18KT gold and dating to the circa 1950s. The design features a finely modelled botanical leaf motif, executed wit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Encrusted Rose Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking estate brooch, created in America during the 20th century, features a timelessly elegant rose motif encrusted with approximately 151 diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Gold
Spectacular Andrew Grima Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1967, 18k, by Andrew Grima for Haller Jewellry Co., London. From the catwalk at fashion week to idyllic cocktails poolside, this brooch has it all! Designed in London by Andrew Grima, arguably the most important modernist goldsmith of the post-war period, the look has considerable aesthetic wattage. It features a striking 18.0-carat cabochon tourmaline and .65 carats of fine white diamonds (H color, SI1 clarity). With pieces in every important Decorative Arts collection worldwide, Andrew Grima's work was inspirational; it challenged us with new visual images, blending Art and Fashion in brilliantly innovative ways. Excellent condition. Remark: Collected by Queen Elizabeth II, she had several very similar brooches to this one. Prince Phillip often gave Grima jewelry...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin finished gold bars which interconnect, centring on an octagonal citrine and accented with baguette cut diamonds. The three dimensional pin is typical of the work by Grima in the 1960s and is reminiscent of some of the famed pieces he made for royalty and high society. The pin is hallmarked for Haller Jewellery Company which is where Grima first began designing his jewels before forming his own company. Fully hallmarked with London hallmarks, the brooch (and matched earrings) are assayed for 1965. To the rear there is a white gold pin with a yellow gold trombone clasp which is working well and is secure. Andrew Grima most notably has designed jewels for Princess Margaret, Princess Anne and the Queen, and his jewels in recent years have become extremely desirable. This pin truly is a one of a kind object which has all of us at The Antique...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1964 Andrew Grima Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond and 18 karat gold brooch, by Andrew Grima, 1964. Stamped with maker's mark and London assay. Numbered. Set with approximately 1.19 carats of round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.59 in D 0.71 in L 0.59 in
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 Karat Gold, 1970s Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell collection. British hallmarked 18 carat gold, London 1...
18k Gold
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W 0.59 in D 0.71 in L 0.59 in
Andrew Grima Shell Tie Pin in 18 K Gold, from 1972 Super Shell Collection, Retro
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
Collectable tie pin set with shell in 18 ct yellow gold by Andrew Grima, from 1972 super shell collection. Hallmarked 18ct gold, London 1972, sponsor ...
18k Gold
1965 Andrew Grima Modernist Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early Geometric Brooch by Andrew Grima. The 18k yellow gold brooch with multiple gold rods, rectangular-cut green and & watermelon tourmaline, accented with round white diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Baguette Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pin
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and edgy piece for the stylish collector, this one of a kind jewel bears the Grima workshop marks from London in 1965. Ginger ale bottle green...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Andrew Grima Diamond Gold Brooch 1968
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Smart brooch by Andrew Grima. The 1 6/8" textured concentric 18k yellow gold brooch with approximately .50cts of round white diamonds. The fluid organic brooch suggests a whirling...
Diamond, 18k Gold
A Gold, Diamond and Citrine Brooch by ANDREW GRIMA, c1965
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome 18k, diamond and citrine brooch by Andrew Grima. The 2 3/4" x 1 1 4" brooch of abstract openwork design with textured gold wires ,enhanced with four marquis-shaped Madeira...
Andrew Grima, An Agate and Gemstone Pendant/brooch 1965
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Andrew Grima, A stylish agate geode pendant. The 2 1/2"(with bale ) x 1 3/8" free form grey agate geode with carved emerald leaves, carved and cabachon ruby flowers, accented with th...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold